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62 shared · 14 different

core competencies

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricCarpet InstallersSolar Photovoltaic Installers
Risk Score15.5%25.2%
Risk TierLow RiskMedium Risk
Risk Percentile1th20th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)3 / 156 / 15
Median Salary$49,850$51,860
Employment15K28K

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Engineering and Technology
Mechanical
Static Strength
Troubleshooting
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
Building and Construction
Developing and Building Teams
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
Analyzing Data or Information
Extent Flexibility

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Carpet Installers

26%

total discount

Solar Photovoltaic Installers

29%

total discount

Task Risk Comparison

Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable

Carpet Installers

3 of 15 at risk
87%Take measurements and study floor sketches to calculate the area to be carpeted and the amount of material needed.
85%Draw building diagrams and record dimensions.
57%Plan the layout of the carpet, allowing for expected traffic patterns and placing seams for best appearance and longest wear.
45%Clean up before and after installation, including vacuuming carpet and discarding remnant pieces.
9%Cut and install vinyl composition tile or vinyl base.

Solar Photovoltaic Installers

6 of 15 at risk
86%Examine designs to determine current requirements for all parts of the photovoltaic (PV) system electrical circuit.
86%Visually inspect and test photovoltaic (PV) modules or systems.
84%Program, adjust, or configure inverters and controls for desired set points and operating modes.
74%Test operating voltages to ensure operation within acceptable limits for power conditioning equipment, such as inverters and controllers.
55%Identify installation locations with proper orientation, area, solar access, or structural integrity for photovoltaic (PV) arrays.

Wage Comparison

Solar Photovoltaic Installers earns +$2,010(+4%) vs Carpet Installers
Carpet InstallersSolar Photovoltaic Installers
10th
$32,830$39,070
25th
$39,140$46,040
Median
$49,850$51,860
75th
$65,530$63,020
90th
$83,200$80,150

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